1 Kings 15 -- A Parade Of Losers

The parade of kings for both Judah and Israel started moving faster as sin enveloped both nations.  In Judah, it went from David to Solomon to Rehoboam to Abijah, then Asa and Jehoshaphat.  In Israel, it started with Jeroboam, then Nadal, who was assassinated by Baasha, who assumed kingship.  The kings were constantly compared to David, but none of them could measure up.  There were even some good kings, for a while, but even during their lives they vacillated and God declared them evil.

Father, I don't want to have periods in my own life where You could call me evil.  Help me to continue to be faithful to You, even in the tough times.

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford